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Relief From Pelvic Pain: Questions To Ask Your Healthcare Provider

This is Part 2 in a three part series on finding relief from pelvic pain through physical therapy, yoga, and other complementary therapies. Click here to read Part 1, which discussed how to recognize pelvic pain, and what therapies are available.Question from Kate, a mother of two boys, ages 5 and 7: “I have pelvic pain due to a non-relaxing pelvic floor. I cannot even sit down without pain. I am already doing pelvic …

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My Teenage Son Is Complaining of Anxiety

A little bit of anxiety is normal. Everyone worries and is fearful from time to time. It is when this anxiety becomes exaggerated or starts taking over your life that it has become a problem. When a teenage boy suffers from an anxiety disorder, he may not be performing well in school, he may not be able to participate in sports anymore or be able to make or keep his friends, according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

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Why Am I Gaining So Much Weight During Pregnancy?

Many women worry about appropriate weight gain during pregnancy and are concerned about what is too much or too little. In 1990, the Institute of Medicine issued guidelines that outlined how much weight a woman should gain during pregnancy based on her pre-pregnancy body-mass index. To maintain a healthy weight, women should consume about 300 extra calories each day, as excessive weight gain can pose risks to both the mother and baby.